Police arrest two on charges of prostitution

7:08 PM,
Feb. 4, 2014

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A vice initiative operation led to the arrest of two St. George men after they allegedly exchanged money for sexual acts Feb. 1 during a prostitution sting.

St. George Police Sgt. Johnny Heppler said 31-year-olds Benton Ian Smith and Justin David Runnels were arrested after the men reportedly agreed to negotiate sex acts in exchange for money with an undercover police officer.

"They offered money in exchange for sex acts and also (offered) marijuana," Heppler said. "They just said they wanted to 'smoke out' during the appointment and offered marijuana to the undercover officer." ...